Nearly a year in (pic heavy)

hairypete1138
hairypete1138 Posts: 29 Member
in Success Stories
Once again, I don't seem to be able to edit my old posts, so I thought I'd add a new topic with my progress so far, as I'll probably forget when the one year mark comes around next month!.

For those of you who don't know, I started my new lifestyle with MFP 340 days ago. Standing 5' 10" (1.8m) tall, I weighed 26 stone (364lb / 165.5kg) and I thought I carried it quite well. Talk about denial!

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Triptych - 2011.05.12 - 165kg by petenem, on Flickr

With the help of the MFP app and website, the friends I have made here and my wife and family, I am now 1st 10lb (24lb / 11.1kg) off my target, and feeling fitter and happier than I have done in a very long time.

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Triptych - 2012.04.10 - 106.1kg by petenem, on Flickr

Here are a few stats for where I have got to in the past 340 days:

May 2011
Weight - 26st / 364lb / 165.5kg
Waist size - 50 inches (yes - five zero!!)
Jacket size - 54 inches
collar size - 19+ inches
T-shirt size - XXXL

April 2012
Weight - 16st 9lb / 233.9lb / 106.1kg
Waist size - 38 inches
Jacket size - 44 inches (46 for tailored fit thanks to my shoulders)
collar size - 16.5 inches
T-shirt size - L

I can really see the finish line now, and if i can get down to my target weight of 14st 13lb / 209lb / 95kg and have a 36" waist by July when our first baby is born, I will be the happiest man around!

Just remember, if can do it, so can you :)

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DSCF3803 by petenem, on Flickr

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IMG_0098[1] by petenem, on Flickr

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IMG_0443[1] by petenem, on Flickr

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IMG_0572[1] by petenem, on Flickr

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IMG_0594[1] by petenem, on Flickr
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  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Wow, great work Pete, looking good! :drinker:
  • Tiff587
    Tiff587 Posts: 264 Member
    Wow! That is one big transformation!
    Well done! You look great!
  • Nucky719
    Nucky719 Posts: 143
    Wow! Great job, keep up the good work!:drinker:
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    Great Job Pete! You work so hard and the progress really shows !!

    You are going to be so glad you did this when that baby because mobile! Grats again on the baby!
  • willyzification
    willyzification Posts: 95 Member
    YOU THE MAN bro! Hope all goes well for you!
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    Amazing Pete... you've done really well and are looking younger and fitter!

    Apart from our weight, we more or less share exactly the same stats, but I suspect you're a fair bit taller than me (I'm only 5'4")

    I bet it feels great being able to find clothes in regular sizes rather than looking only in stores that sell Plus sizes :happy:
  • nz_deevaa
    nz_deevaa Posts: 12,209 Member
    Good job!
  • xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx
    xxx_Pink_Princess_xxx Posts: 875 Member
    WOW, fantastic xxx
  • Quiing
    Quiing Posts: 261 Member
    Now THAT's a TOTAL TRANSFORMATION!!! DUDE I'm so inspired by you right now... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
  • danielleburwell97060
    danielleburwell97060 Posts: 257 Member
    Wow! What an amazing difference! Congrats on such a great accomplishment!!!
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    Wow! Amazing work! You look fantastic! :)
  • mccarol1956
    mccarol1956 Posts: 422 Member
    Your hard work shows so much! You look amazing!
  • sstewart75
    sstewart75 Posts: 27
    Absolutely A-MAZ-ING

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  • witchywillow
    witchywillow Posts: 143 Member
    thats so fantastic, its pictures like this that keep me goin forward, thx so much for sharing :happy:
  • Debbiepearce20
    Debbiepearce20 Posts: 25
    Far out that is soooo inspiring!!! Thank you!! How did you get past the bad days? What were some things that really worked for you? Congrats, awesome AWESOME effort!!
  • Claire594
    Claire594 Posts: 349 Member
    Amazing progress. You'll reach your goal no problem and running after your new little baby will definately keep you fit and active LOL. Congrats on your weightloss and your impending fatherhood.
  • kcragg
    kcragg Posts: 239 Member
    What a transformation! you look, younger, fitter and happier.

    Well done:)
  • tanti1984
    tanti1984 Posts: 12
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  • tanti1984
    tanti1984 Posts: 12
    Wow what a great transformation! Good on you!
  • EmmaR84
    EmmaR84 Posts: 103 Member
    You look so much happier in your recent photos! Congratulations :)
  • hairypete1138
    hairypete1138 Posts: 29 Member
    Far out that is soooo inspiring!!! Thank you!! How did you get past the bad days? What were some things that really worked for you? Congrats, awesome AWESOME effort!!

    Thanks :)

    I think the biggest difference between this and when I have tried 'dieting' in the past is that I haven't let bad days put me off. I know it sounds a bit cliched, but tomorrow is another day, and if I fall off the wagon one day I just know I'll get back on it again the next. As far as things that have worked for me go, I'd say the biggest changes have been portion control (necessary for staying within my goals) and a lot more walking. All in all, it's been the little changes that have made the huge differences. I've also enjoyed the challenge of finding exciting things to cook that aren't insanely calorific, as I'm never happier than when I'm in a kitchen surrounded by pans of tasty goodness!
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    That's amazing, very well done!
  • AvocadoPit
    AvocadoPit Posts: 22 Member
    Wow! What a transformation! You look great! Well done!
  • kazhowe
    kazhowe Posts: 340 Member
    Fantastic - and the added bonus is that you can see what a great looking guy you are!

    All the best with your goal to be at target by the time your baby is born and congratulations on the baby too :smile:
  • caramammal
    caramammal Posts: 147 Member
    wow, you look amazing, well done you
    xx
  • TinnedTuna
    TinnedTuna Posts: 208 Member
    Wow, wow and wow again,

    I'm just a few months in and basically have the same journey to do ahead of me as you have done.

    Thanks for sharing,

    what an inspiration.
  • ChristineDiet
    ChristineDiet Posts: 719 Member
    WOW!!!!!! What a difference. Well done man - that is amazing. xx
  • cathylord
    cathylord Posts: 115 Member
    Amazing transformation. You look wonderful. Thanks for the insirational post.
  • TasTam
    TasTam Posts: 84 Member
    Good gosh almighty, you have done an excellent job - and so fast!!! You're hard work and dedication is inspiring! Thanks for telling your story!!!
  • rds532
    rds532 Posts: 106 Member
    WOW! You should be sooooo proud! You look great!

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